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Business Tips

Casablanca Dress Code

Dress should be kept fairly modest as Morocco is a predominantly Muslim country and revealing clothes will cause offence. For business purposes, a smart suit and tie is perfect. Clothing should be chosen to coincide with the season, and it is worth bearing in mind that the winter can be remarkably cold.

Greeting Someone in Casablanca

For business meetings, the handshake is the standard greeting. If invited to a meal, shake hands with everybody present, starting with the person on your right.

Casablanca Business Hours and Banking

Business hours in Casablanca vary from one office to another but in general, business hours are similar to those in other Western countries, with the possibility of some companies taking an extended break in the afternoon and working until 20:00.

Casablanca Smoking

Restaurants in Casablanca offer areas that cater for those who smoke and those who don't, with some operating complete no-smoking policies. There is a ban on smoking on public transport and the visitor should observe this even if the locals often do not. In business, it is advisable to refrain and take cues from the host.